Mattoon, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $24,251 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Springfield
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Mattoon, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower